Quote Originally Posted by ddt0725
scouted my backyard for birds but I think it was too cold even for the birds!

It may seem that way, but birds only have to keep a body temp. of 75º F and have plenty of down so they are very resistant to cold. I completely understand what you mean: I live in Pennsylvania and right now it is 9ºF, so not warm here either. I would try putting a feeder in your yard. They are easy to take care of and believe me, that in three days you will be mobbed with birds. Ideally put one just outside a big window so you don't have to go outside (just open the window!)


Quote Originally Posted by ddt0725
A few less tree branches in my way would have helped and I guess the white glare at the bottom is snow

I am always fighting these two factors. If branches are a problem, get a different angle. If snow, clouds, sun, etc. are obscuring, just change the white balance. this will help. []


one last one for today (my hands are freezing off)


I know, the birdfeeder is distracting... but I love the two-tone bokeh.


Canon 7D, 300mm f/4l is usm, f/4, 1/800, ISO 800. taken at 7:56AM this morning.


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